Jefferson Ready Start Network (JRSN), a coalition of community partners committed to expanding access to high-quality early education, is leading the local implementation of the School Readiness Tax Credit (SRTC). This unique opportunity allows local businesses to invest directly in the future of Jefferson Parish’s youngest learners while keeping their tax dollars in the community […]
Jefferson Ready Start Network honored on City Business Non-Profit of the Year list
Jefferson Business Council donates $10k to JRSN Future Fund
Biz New Orleans Jefferson Strong
OP-ED: Economic impacts of early care and education highlighted at recent forum
Focus on the Future: Success at the Early Care and Education Forum Wednesday
Jefferson Ready Start Network and Councilmember At-Large Scott Walker co-hosted informative forum METAIRIE, LA (April 11, 2024) – The Focus on the Future Forum, held on Wednesday, April 10, marked a pivotal moment for early care and education (ECE) in Jefferson Parish. Hosted by Jefferson Ready Start Network and Jefferson Parish Councilmember At-Large Scott Walker, […]
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Early childcare in Jefferson Parish is ‘broken.’ Can businesses help fix it?
Focus on the Future: Success at the Early Care and Education Forum Wednesday
Jefferson Ready Start Network and Councilmember At-Large Scott Walker co-hosted informative forum METAIRIE, LA (April 11, 2024) – The Focus on the Future Forum, held on Wednesday, April 10, marked a pivotal moment for early care and education (ECE) in Jefferson Parish. Hosted by Jefferson Ready Start Network and Jefferson Parish Councilmember At-Large Scott Walker, the event gathered business […]
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Enrollment for free tuition seats for birth to five open now in Jefferson Parish
2023 Council Candidate Questionnaire on Early Childhood Education in Jefferson Parish
Jefferson Ready Start Network is a coalition of partners who are working to increase access to high-quality, comprehensive early childhood education for children birth to 5 in Jefferson Parish. Our children, our workforce and our economy depend on it. We asked all candidates for council to answer questions on this important issue. Below are the […]